This bill amends section 406.11 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the responsibilities of medical examiners regarding autopsies for sudden and unexpected deaths, particularly in young individuals. It introduces definitions for terms such as "Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS)," "Sudden Death in the Young (SDY)," "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)," and "Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)." The bill mandates that autopsies for cases involving these conditions must include specific studies and a review of the deceased's immunization and medical records. Medical examiners are required to document any relevant immunizations or emergency countermeasures administered within 90 days prior to death and report these cases to the national SUID and SDY Case Registry, following protocols established by the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Additionally, the bill establishes administrative penalties for medical examiners who fail to report these cases within a specified timeframe, with fines escalating for repeated noncompliance. It also clarifies that compliance with these reporting requirements is considered a permissible disclosure under state and federal medical privacy laws. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt rules to implement these provisions, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.